The Spirit of Giving

In the spirit of giving we've partnered with one of our favorite artists and jewelry designers, Irene Wood of History + Industry, for a holiday giveaway.

Between now and next Tuesday you can enter to win this GORGEOUS Layer Necklace in mauve.

To enter please leave a comment at the bottom of the blog post telling us what you are thankful for this holiday season.

Irene is also offering an extra 5% off to C&C readers for a total of %35% off. Here are a few of the things I have my eye on.

These two necklaces are fabulous and would be the perfect accessory for my winter crewneck cashmere sweater uniform!

Silver Necklace

Chrysanthemum Copper

If I had my ears pierced (I know...shocker...who doesn't have their ears pierced??), I would buy these Katsura earrings. 

And lastly, have you seen her beautiful artwork? Katie has two amazing pieces in her home (see them here).

You too can have one of her beautiful paintings...

 Make sure to follow Irene on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with her beautiful jewelry and artwork. The winner will be announced next Wednesday!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Betsy's Best Bar None Giveaway

A few weeks ago I happened upon the most delicious "bar" at my acupuncturists office. The cinnamon cardamom flavor spoke to me at first sight and first bite, so I immediately looked them up.

Betsy’s Best Bar None was founded in here in Portland, Oregon in 2011 with the goal of offering a wholesome, allergen-free product that is, above all, delicious and nutritious. Betsy’s Best bars are 100% organic, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and grain-free. They are made without isolates, fillers, or preservatives and do not contain any GMO ingredients.

And most importantly, they are super tasty!

Being the "connector" that I am, I couldn't help but want to share these amazing bars with everyone I know, and that includes all of our C&C readers. So, I reached out to Betsy's Best and asked them if they would be interested in doing a giveaway.

And guess what? They said "Yes". So, today is your chance to enter to win one of three boxes of the Betsy's Best Sample Box.

In the box you will receive all seven of their delicious flavors. To enter you MUST comment on the blog (below) which flavor you are most excited to try! We will select three winners (at random) and announce them on Friday. 

Also, Betsy's is currently offering 15% off and FREE shipping for orders over $100! 

Holiday Handbag Giveway

You know we're BIG fans of Danielle Nicole here at C & C (check out a few posts where we carry her bags). She was recently in town at Cusp to showcase her holiday collection and I stopped by to catch up and check it out (with my Eva Satchel in hand).  

Of course I spied a few more bags to add to my collection…like the Eva Clutch. 

And the quilted fold over clutch. The irony of my purse fetish is that I'm either carrying a Marry Poppins-like suitcase purse or a clutch…but rarely anything in between. 

You too probably have handbags on the brain by now…and lucky for you, Danielle was feeling in the holiday spirit and gave us the Alex Mini Crossbody in nude to giveaway to one lucky reader! 

We'll announce the winner on Friday! 

Use the Rafflecopter giveaway to enter, but make sure you leave a comment below (here, on our site) on why you want to win the bag. Then go to Rafflecopter to confirm your post and for additional entries. 

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Merin Designs Giveaway

If you read C&C regularly, you may remember this post back in August when I shared this amazing brand of tote bags called Merin Designs. 

Katie and I both ordered the Ketchum Bag, and we are obsessed. You can see in the top two photos that Katie has taken her bag from spinning to the office, and my bottom photos include the Ketchum bag on it's way to Ketchum, ID and at barre3 in the park. These bags go everywhere. 

I'm currently in the decision making process on my next Merin Purchase. It's definitely going to be a medium size tote...these two are the top contenders. 

On to the really exciting news! Today, thanks to Kea at Merin Designs, C&C is giving away a Big Ketchum tote to one lucky C&C reader. Use the rafflecopter link below for your chance to win. The winner will be announced on Friday. 

And, if you don't end up winning, you can use the code "preorder" for 25% off your purchase at Merin Designs (existing stock or pre-order). Pre-order bags are expected mid to late november. 

Happy shopping and good luck to all who enter the giveaway! P.S. You would be crazy not to!

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It's Your Lucky Monday

Who has the Monday doldrums...or as Dr. B calls it, a fun hangover? I do! I do! Well, we're going to try to give you a little pick-me-up. You know we're big fans of barre3 here at C & C (Regan is an instructor and I just love the workouts - maybe I'll teach one day when I've got more time). You may know that founder Sadie Lincoln recently came out with a new book, giving you all the barre3 secrets - from workouts to recipes!

I've got my copy on my bedside table and am thinking, despite already drinking the barre3 kool aid, that I'm going to take up the 8 week plan. I need some structure, and this is just the answer. To win, all you have to do is comment why you'd love a copy of Sadie's book and like us on Facebook. It's that easy! We'll announce the winner on Friday. 

And to get you excited, here's a 10-minute kitchen cardio workout with Sadie - I'll be doing this while I wait for dinner to cook tonight. 

C&C Around the House

As you may remember, last year I entered a blog giveaway and won a set of dining room chairs (post here).  Well, apparently I have good luck when it comes to winning home goods, because just a few weeks ago, I entered a giveaway on a blog that I follow, Waiting on Martha, and I won TWO pillows of my choice from the fabulous Georgia company, Lacefield Designs.

The timing of my win could not have been better, as I have been looking for new throw pillows for my couch for a long time and hadn't found anything that I liked that my +1 also liked (he is very particular.)

It was a tough decision as Lacefield Designs has so many gorgeous pillows....really, really gorgeous!
Here are a few of my favorites that didn't make the cut.

While these pillows are all fabulous, they didn't make the cut, but this one did! 

Here is what the pillows look like on my couch! 

I am so appreciative of Mandy from "Waiting on Martha" and Lacefield Designs for this amazing "gift". I LOVE the pillows and they are exactly what I have been looking for all this time. 

Moral of the story, enter giveaways...you might just win! 

Getting in the Holiday Spirit

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....or at least it's on people's minds....mine at least. And here at Cardigans & Couture, we're in the holiday spirit. Which is a good thing for our readers! Our friend Katie, who is a Stella & Dot stylist, is giving one lucky reader this silver and aqua stone cut bracelet.

This is the perfect addition to any arm party. I'm wishing I could win our giveaway. All you have to do is follow Katie's Facebook page and leave a comment below. We'll announce a winner on Friday morning! 

In the meantime, since shopping lists are top-of-mind, here are a few things to consider for your family, friends, or yourself (self-gifting is totally acceptable) - and they're all under $50. 

Gold Bezel Set & Black Epoxy Statement Earrings

Twila Drops

Gilded Arrow Bracelet

Maya Pendant

What I Wore

A few months ago I entered a giveaway on Sarah Tucker's Blog, Fairytales Are True. The giveaway was for a $100 gift certificate to the British retailer Joules.

And, as luck would have it (I've been on a winning streak), I won! Woop Woop! So, I got to use my $100 to shop the Joules online catalog!

Here is what I picked, The Moredale Quilted Jacket in navy!

 Moredale Quilted Jacket

The weather here in Portland has taken a turn for the worst, so I am regretfully getting a lot of wear out of it. It is light weight but still warm, and it has the most fun floral lining. Here is a recent photo of me in the jacket.

Notice the Gigi New York handbag that my +1 got me for my birthday. I'm so glad he paid attention to my list!

Coat- Joules Moredale Quilted Jacket, Shirt- J Crew from last year, Pants- Joe Fresh Slim Cords (only$19), Bag- Gigi New York Teddie Tote

Winning Streak

A few weeks ago I decided that I was going to enter every giveaway, on every blog that I follow (I think I have about 120 blogs on my google reader).

You see, I haven't won anything since I won a car at my high school grad night nearly 15 years ago...I won a Subaru Justy that looked like this car! I sold it and am pretty sure I spent all the money shopping away my freshman year college "depression" at Abercrombie & Fitch, because it was still cool back then.

Back to the giveaways...so in the past three weeks I have entered at least 4 or 5 giveaways, and get this...I WON two of them! The first being from the blog Elements of Style. And I didn't just win a coffee mug, or a notepad, I won 4 dining room chairs from this awesome company called Industry West! These beautiful Marais AC antique copper chairs are currently in my dining room!

Unfortunately the color is a bit too similar to our other furniture, so I  think I am going to have them powder coated grey, something like this.

Then, the following Monday (just last week), I was notified by Jillian of Cornflake Dreams that I had won her Ellie giveaway of this cute pink "tempt me" tank! Another score! I have been following this brand since they launched a month or two ago, and am excited to try their products.

So, moral of the story. Enter giveaways, because you might just win! Maybe even twice!

And the Winner Is

Congratulations to Kelly Olson! You are the winner of your very own pair of PYSIS overboots! Email us at cardicouture@gmail.com with your size and address so we can get them in the mail to you!

And the Winner Is....

Congratulations to Elizabeth!

You are the lucky winner of an Angela Caputi Chainlink Bracelet from our friends at Serena Italian Imports! You are sure to be the envy of all your fashionista friends.

We will be contacting you and sending your information to Serena Italian Imports so you can pick which color bracelet you would like!

Thanks to everyone who left comments and participated in our giveaway. You still have until the end of the day today to take advantage of %15 off all items using the code "holidaycardicouture", so if you didn't win, you can still get in on this great discount!

Happy Holidays from C&C and Serena Italian Imports!

Angela Caputi Giveaway

Get excited C&C readers...thanks to our friends at Serena Italian Imports, we are offering a most fantastic holiday giveaway, of one of our most favorite things...

You guessed it! An Angela Caputi Chainlink Bracelet! The giveaway runs through the 19th (next Wednesday). We will announce the winner on Thursday the 20th, and the lucky winner will get to choose from whatever colors are currently in stock! 

And don't forget you have until the 20th to get 15% (the discount has been increased from 10%) off on Angela Caputi and all the other fantastic items at Serena Italian Imports using the code holidaycardicouture, and you can even get free shipping!

Don't forget to spread the word to all your friends who love these bracelets!

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Last Chance

Today is your last chance to enter to win this amazing Carnival Cuff from History + Industry. To enter, visit last week's post for instructions.

And don't forget to take advantage of %25 off all History + Industry jewelry with the code CC25! 

Currently Coveting

If you are like me, you always have a long wish list, hence my Pinterest Board titled as such. I've decided to start a new series titled "Currently Coveting" to share some of the things I am lusting after. Without further adieu....

Lisa Curran Sienna Zig Zag Bikini

Reed Krakoff Atlantique Tote $1590

Lands End Canvas Eyelet T-Shirt $60

J Crew Scoopneck blouse in Colorblock Stripe $135

Cece Colorblock ballet flats $148

And, I am still coveting a number of the necklaces from History + Industry. Especially this Miami Vice. I already bought a cuff but am really in love with this necklace. Unfortunately it is not in my budget at this moment. Too bad my birthday is not until September! Remember to enter CC25 at checkout to receive %25 off!

The giveaway for this amazing History + Industry cuff ends Thursday and the winner will be announced on Friday.  Get your entries in before it's too late.